The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra passed
through the FCC and confirmed some suspicions that the rumor mill had. The
chipset is explicitly listed as Qualcomm SM8250 – that’s Snapdragon 865, likely
the “plus” variant – and the modem is an X55.
This enables not only sub-6 GHz 5G but
also mmWave. The FCC tests were performed on the SM-N986U, the general US
version of the phone, so the choice of Snapdragon isn’t surprising. What is
surprising is the mmWave support, which is currently reserved for Verizon
models (which end with a “V”).
The FCC testers also had the new Samsung
LED View Cover on hand as this uses NFC to communicate and power the LED grid
on the front of the cover. They also tested the S Pen and its operation – it’s
Bluetooth-connected to the phone, which uses wireless charging to top up the
stylus’ internal battery, same as on current Notes. The new S Pen may have
learned new tricks, however, rumor has it that it can be used as a pointer.
You can have a peek at the Galaxy Note20
Ultra spinning in 360 degrees for a closer look at the new design. That is an
unofficial leak, of course, there won’t be official image until August 5’s
Unpacked event.
